Center for Agricultural Profitability

Aerial view of farmland — Farmers and ranchers should work closely with estate planning professionals to structure their estates in a way that leverages stepped-up basis, ensuring that the transition to the next generation is as financially efficient as possible. (CAP photo)

Estate Planning: Stepped-up Tax Basis

August 23, 2024

The stepped-up basis provision is particularly advantageous in estate planning for farmers and ranchers due to the significant appreciation of agricultural assets over time. Learn more in this article from extension.

Field of cover crops — Cover crops are increasingly being adopted by producers in Nebraska for their long-term environmental benefits and potential for immediate economic use through grazing and forage. (CAP photo)

Cover Crop Utilization, Implications for Cropland Lease Arrangements in 2024

August 23, 2024

The long-term environmental benefits of cover crops often extend beyond the duration of current lease agreements, leading to considerations in lease negotiations, particularly regarding rental discounts for tenants who plant cover crops.

Two men walking and talking in field — About 97% of farms and ranches in the U.S. are family-owned, which creates a unique challenge in a business atmosphere. Maintaining boundaries between family time and operational meetings is a great first step in ensuring productive business discussions.

Family Business Meetings

August 22, 2024

Gain insights and practical tips to enhance communication and productivity in your family-run operation in this webinar designed for farmers and ranchers.

Map of Nebraska ag land values by county — The average value per acre of Nebraska agricultural land as of Feb. 1, 2024 by region, and the percent change from 2023. (CAP image)

Nebraska Ag Land Values Up 5%, Cash Rents Moderating According to 2024 Farm Real Estate Report

July 25, 2024

In the final report for 2024, Center of Agricultural Profitability experts detailed Nebraska's fifth consecutive year of rising ag land values.

Offered since 2019, Land Management Quarterly addresses common management issues for Nebraska landowners, agricultural operators, and related stakeholders interested in the latest insight on trends in real estate, managing agricultural land, and solutions for addressing challenges in the upcoming growing season. (Real Ag Stock photo)

Ag Land Management Webinar to Offer Latest on Cash Rents, Lease Arrangements for 2024

July 23, 2024

The August webinar will cover recent findings from the 2024 Nebraska Farm Real Estate Report and conclude with a live "Ask the Experts" session.

Man operating tractor — Two Nebraska Department of Agriculture programs, NextGen and Negotiations, are valuable resources for Nebraska producers seeking help as beginning farmers and ranchers, and to solve various operational setbacks, such as ag loan and credit issues, fence repairs, and more.

Cultivate Your Legacy: Nebraska Department of Ag Programs

July 11, 2024

A new webinar shares details on NDA's beginning farmer tax credit and the farm mediation programs.

Cattle in corn stubble — Key findings from the study indicate that while current adoption rates are relatively low — only 14% of cattle operations with cropland used cover crops as of 2017 — there are notable variations depending on the type of operation. (IANR News photo)

Nebraska Researchers Contribute to Study on Cover Crops in Livestock Operations

July 11, 2024

The research team's work underscores the potential for significant expansion in the use of cover crops, particularly in areas where integration with livestock is feasible.

Men throw hay bales onto trailer — Nebraska Extension Farm and Ranch Management Analyst Glennis McClure will host a July webinar to share insights on how producers can apply data from the 2024 Nebraska Custom Rates Report to their operations. See webinar details below. (CAP photo)

2024 Nebraska Custom Rates: What to Charge?

June 20, 2024

This article reviews the 2024 Nebraska Custom Rates Report, a comprehensive resource that serves as an essential guide for those offering and seeking custom agricultural services.

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